§ 45 — Vice-Mayor; Mayor Pro Tem

§ 45 Vice-Mayor; Mayor Pro Tem.

At the first council meeting in January of each year, the city council shall elect one of its members, other than the mayor, to serve as vice-mayor during the ensuing calendar year. During any absence of the mayor from the city or a meeting of the city council, the vice-mayor shall be the acting mayor until the mayor returns. In addition, if the mayor becomes incapable of acting as mayor and incapable of delegating duties, or if a vacancy exists in the office of mayor, the vice-mayor shall become the acting mayor. In the event of the absence, vacancy in office or inability of both the mayor and vice-mayor to perform their duties, the council may appoint one of its members to serve as mayor pro tem. The mayor pro tem shall temporarily act in the capacity of an acting mayor. Any person serving as an acting mayor under this section shall continue to hold office as a member of the city council. An acting mayor shall possess all powers of the office of mayor and shall be subject to all prescribed duties for such office.